Can some seed starts handle less light?

Last year I failed miserably at my brassica starts on the windowsill (amateur) so this year I bought lights. Zone 7b

However, in order to conserve space under the lights and start a lot of seeds, which species might be just fine in the windowsill? I did successfully grow squash, zucchini and basil starts in the windowsill last year. Fluke?

Because of my short growing season (lots of shade) I want to start: Arugula Tomatoes Cauliflower Cabbage Broccoli Black kale Lettuce NZ spinach Snapdragons Butternut squash Zucchini Strawflowers Cosmos Marigolds Yarrow